Classes

Basic Stringing

The 101 class, loaded with facts that will give you a solid glasp of the tools and materials used in the process of creating a solid piece. These are foundation skills to be built on.

Basic Wire Wrap

Loaded with facts that will give you a solid grasp of the tools and materials used in the process of creating a quality piece. These are foundation skills to be built on.

Beaded Bead

Create beautiful and unique beads from beads! Design custom color schemes, unique shapes, and various sizes as you explore the world of beaded bead. They are extremely versatile and instantly gratifying as they work up quickly. Come for the class pick up the skills and go home and create a whole slew of beaded beads! You will leave the class with a completed bracelet.

Byzantine Weave

Although this weave is also known as fool's dilemma, you won't be fooled as Brittany deftly teaches you this great pattern. Byzantine is a beautiful display of the beauty of chain mail in jewelry design and a great weave to start on. Learn the basics of chain mail while you create a statement bracelet that will wow all your friends. A bonus, just increase the size of the rings and you have a perfect weave for men.

Celtic Knot

A fabulous beginners class that mixes techniques, it combines chain mail and wire wrapping into one fun high energy class. Brittany will teach you how to create this simple, yet elegant celtic knot chain mail unit.

Then learn how to wire wrap stone and attach it to your finished chain mail celtic knot. It is a great way to immerse yourself in the world of chain mail and pick up a new wire wrap technique while you are at it. Leave with a completed bracelet and bragging rights.

Centipede Chain

This weave is a variation of the European 4 in 1. Centipede is a weave with different sized rings that make for endless combination and room for imagination. If you are looking for an easy, beginning weave to build your foundation chain mail skills – this is the one. Brittany will teach you all you need to know to finish a great bracelet.

Crochet Necklace

Have some fun with Brittany as she teaches you this fantastic technique to raise your jewelry making to a whole new level. Learn how to take the basic building blocks of wire and beads and crochet an elegant necklace.

You'll have so much fun and receive so many compliments that you will find yourself making them for family and friends. No prior crochet experience necessary, however, basic wire skills are helpful. A great idea for gifts!

Earring Duo

A great introduction to earring design. Kaycee will teach you how to create the right scale and weight for these smaller jewelry pieces. You will leave the class with ttwo finished pair of earrings in two different styles and techniques.

Even Count Peyote

This simple off-loom stitch is one every header should have in their repertoire. Even count peyote produce a tight weave of beads that lends itself to long flat projects. Think cuffs, be a fabric, beaded bails — the list goes on. In this class, Nancy will teach you how to read a peyote pattern, how to add and hide thread and the proper tension to use you make a wide cuff bracelet. This is a great introduction to peyote and bead stitching. Bring glasses as you are working with small delica beads.

Free Form Peyote

Design and create a wearable piece of art jewelry. This class will teach you the weaving basics upon which you can create anything you can imagine. As there are no rules or boundaries in free form peyote the sky is the limit! It can look intimidating and complex but once you get started you'll fin it's not so difficult after all. Amaze your friends and family with your fabulous new skill. This 4 hour class is beading frenzy at its best! Tools and materials included as well asa 15% coupon to use that day.

Glass Fusing

This is a 3 week class that will provide you with a complete foundation in the art of glass fusing.

Week 1 - This session starts with the history of glass and how it has been used throughout the aged. An in-depth discussion of terminology such as fusing, kiln forming, and slumping follow the history lesson. Bobby will intruduce the tools of the trade, the various glasses available as well as discuss glass cutting, assembly and glass safety. During this session each student will make a 3" tile to experience how glass interacts and forms once fired in the kiln.

Week 2 - This session starts with an explanation of each piece that the student did at the precious session. What worked, what didn't and most importantly, why. You will then proceed to the warm glass process including heating, soaking, annealing and cooling phases of this particular glass process. Slupming and slagging is included in this session as well. Bobby will introduce the kilns and you will learn about firing schedules and proper care and usage of the kiln. You will have the opportunity to play with dichroic glass and make several pieces of jewelry to be discussed at the final session.

Week 3 - You will start this session with a review of the precious classes as well as inspecting and discussing the pieces you made. Topics covered in this final session will include molds and basic mold making, kiln forming and other techniques and resources for glass, tools, kilns, and more. You will make a simple kiln formed piece to learn about creating texture. You will leave this dynamic glass overview with a solid foundation of skills and information about the exciting world of glass and glass fusing.

Half Persian

You would think this would be an easier class than the Full Persian Weave, right? Not so much. This class requires pre-approval from Brittany to attend as this weave can be a bit tricky. The hard part really is starting this weave and it does get easier from there. You do need to have a good foundation of opening and closing rings, knowing the ring numbers and understanding how a weave is constructed. Not only will you walk away from class with a beautiful finished bracelet you will have achieved some mad chain mail skills. Not for the faint of heart but for those of you who love a good challenge.

Hand Hammered Cones

Cones make a beautiful transition point between your clasp and the body of your piece. In this class let Steve teach you how to make personalized cones out of sheets of metal. You will start out cutting discs that will then be textured with special jeweIer's hammers. Once you have the desired look and design Steve will show you how you shape the discs into cones by using a dapping block. The results will be one of a kind cones that you can then use on your next project. This class is a great beginner's class as you will learn many different jewe|er's skills and techniques that you can use in many future classes and projects.

Intro to PMC

Come join Mike as he unlocks the secrets of PMC. That's right, Mike Charveaux owner of Scottsdale Bead Supply and jeweler extraordinaire will be teaching this class in which you will learn the basics of PMC. Mike will show you how to take a lump of seemingly ordinary gray clay and turn it into a beautiful show stopping sterling silver pendant. Just like magic-clay into silver, what could be more fun?!?

Just Watch Me

Blur the line between fashion and function with this great new class. You will learn how to make interchangeable watch bands to go with the watch face of your choice. Once you have mastered the skills you can change your look with every outfit–drama and sparkle at night; fun and funky on the weekend; and chic and tailored for the work day. All these options and more are possible!

Come in 10 minutes early to pick out your watch face.

Kumihimo Bracelet

This is the beautiful, yet simple art of braiding cord. Learning this technique truly opens up a whole new world of design concepts. This technique has been used in necklaces, bracelets, clothing, and just about anything you can think of. You will learn all aspects of kumihimo, braiding from color selection and how that dictates your design and pattern to setting up the kumihimo wheel and of course, finishing off your piece. A versatile application to have in your designer tool box. Tools and materials included as well as 15% coupon to use that day.

Lana May Workshop

Lana May Workshops are more like a private bead weaving tutoring session. From beginner to expert, bring your questions and projects.

Multi Strand Bracelet

Expand your jewelry making options with this exciting new class. Multi strand bracelets and necklaces are all the vase and Kaycee will teach you how to properly fit, begin, and end a multi strand bracelet. Plan on making several because you know all your friends and family will want one.

Netted Pearl Bracelet

Netted bead work is an extremely popular beading technique. One of the off-loom beadwork styles, netting works up quickly, is very versatile and creates an airy and lace like quality to your piece. In the netted pearl class, you will learn how to create an open space pattern with seed beads which will be filled with pearl rounds. This creates a lovely net that seems to capture the pearl rounds inside. It's a simple technique that only looks difficult. Try it and you'll be snared by the net. Tools and materials included as well as a 15% coupon to use that day.

Photography 101

Join Roman as he demystifies the art of jewelry photography. Learn how to properly light the scene and the best way to take perfect shots with your personal camera. Once you've mastered the camera and lights Roman will show you how to edit your photos using Photoshop. Bring your camera and get ready to take the perfect photos and show off your beautiful jewelry creations to the world.

PMC Charmed Life

Charms. These baubles are just so, well, charming as they adorn your bracelets, necklaces or even a pair of earrings. Join Mike in this PMC class as he shows you how to make fine silver charms from PMC clay. In the first part of this class you will learn how to properly work with PMC, the storage of PMC and the different types of PMC. As you start to work with the clay, Mike will teach you the techniques for texturing, shaping, and forming PMC into charms. Once you have made a few charms you will learn how to fire your pieces with a torch. No kiln required. You will leave class with a finished bracelet with all your personalized unique charms attached.

Right Angle Weave

This intermediate bead weaving class will take your skills to a whole new level. A lovely combination of glass pearls and crystals make quite the statement. Brittany will teach you how to create the right angle weave with the glass pearls then embellish the top with sparkly crystals. What a great way to showcase your growing beading skills.

St. Petersburg Chain Bracelet

This string, fast, Russian-style lacy beadwork is as easy to learn as it is beautiful. A cousin to square stitch, this is one very adaptable stitch. It is possibly the perfect bead weave stitch for necklaces and pendants as you can use any color and sized bead. You can increase, decrease, add a second layer — you just need to learn the basic stitch and by the end of the class you'll be a pro. Sign up now and let Chris teach you how to make a lovely bracelet using the St. Petersburg stitch. Tools and materials included as well as a 15% coupon to use that day.

Wrapped Bracelet

Inspired by the latest fashions, this trendy wrapped bracelet is as much fun to make as it is to wear. In this class you will learn how to properly wrap the beads, the best cord to wrap the beads on and what type of cord to use as you wrap the beads. Barbara will discuss how to calculate the lengths necessary for single or double wrapped bracelets. You'll leave the class with all the skills you need to create these fun, fashionable and stackable bracelets.

Wind Me Up Bracelet

This class will teach you a new way to explore and create with wire. Using the simple concept of wire coils and the coiling gizmo tool, we will build a bangle bracelet with a wire base and add complimentary beads. By adding additional layers of wired glass beads and leaves it gives the bangle great depth of color, dimension, and movement that will have people stopping you on the street to get a close look at your creation. Tools and materials included as well as a 15% coupon to use that day.

Zen Garden

This is one of our most popular classes we offer! This class is a great way to learn about wire and all the wonderful things that wire can do. As you create your personal bonsai tree you will learn how to bend and mold wire as you make a frame for the tree to grow on. You will learn the art of twisting wire to form the trunk and limbs as well as how to space the beads in a way that they hang correctly. You will leave the class with a finished pendant and the ability to go out and create an entire forest of these great little gems. Tools and materials included as well as a 15% coupon to use that day.